ike the readers of The

Secret Garden who could nev-

er anticipate the beauty be-

yond the walls, visitors cannot

imagine what is behind a steel

barrier with overgrown prairie

grass on a major street in Oak-

land County.

Beyond the rusted steel

wall, made by local sculptor

Gary Kulak, are a lush garden

and forest. A concrete path in-

laid with bronze strips by

artist and former Detroiter

Michelle Oka Doner leads

guests to the stainless steel

front door.. .